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Trump Administration Halts Harvard’s Ability to Enroll International Students

The move was a major escalation in the administration’s efforts to pressure the university to fall in line with President Trump’s demands.

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The Harvard campus this month. The administration notified the university in recent days about its decision to halt Harvard’s ability to enroll international students. — Sophie Park for The New York Times

Deadlocked Supreme Court Rejects Bid for Oklahoma Religious Charter School

In a 4-to-4 decision, the court upheld a ruling by the Oklahoma Supreme Court that blocked the school. Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself from the case.

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The Major Supreme Court Decisions in 2025

The Supreme Court building in Washington. — Eric Lee/The New York Times

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Slaying at Jewish Museum Was Targeted Terrorism, F.B.I. Says

The suspect in the killing of two Israeli Embassy aides had a history of pro-Palestinian activism, including a scheduled online post for after the shooting.

Shooting in Washington Is Part of Global Surge in Antisemitism

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Days From Getting Engaged, They Were Killed in D.C.

Sarah Milgrim and Yaron Lischinsky met while working at the Israeli Embassy in Washington, her father said.

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A young man and a young woman smiling in a room with an oil portrait hanging behind them. — The Milgrim family

What We Know About the Deadly Shooting

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Trump’s Domestic Agenda Squeaks Through House but Faces Uncertain Path

The narrow victory for Republicans came after Speaker Mike Johnson made concessions to holdouts in several factions and pressure from President Trump.

Republicans Pass Strictest Medicaid Work Requirement They Ever Put Forward

A new hurdle for poor Americans, approved by the House, would cause millions to lose coverage, including many who are working but can’t meet reporting rules.

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Here’s What’s in the Big Domestic Policy Bill to Deliver Trump’s Agenda

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Border Patrol agents standing around a semicircle of migrants seated on the floor next to a pickup truck and a white bus.

Sleep-Deprived Lawmakers Stay Up All Night to Pass G.O.P. Policy Bill

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Ralph Norman holds his head in his hand during a meeting at the U.S. Capitol.

Bond Market Shudders as Tax Bill Deepens Deficit Worries

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Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday after the House of Representatives passed President Trump’s tax bill, which would extend tax cuts, introduce some new ones and add more than $3 trillion to the deficit.

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31 Novels Coming This Summer

Taylor Jenkins Reid heads to space, Megan Abbott climbs a pyramid (scheme) and Gary Shteyngart channels a 10-year-old. Plus queer vampires and more.

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21 Nonfiction Books Coming This Summer

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Kennedy and Trump Paint Bleak Picture of Chronic Disease in U.S. Children

President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. released a report blaming a crisis of chronic illness on ultraprocessed foods, chemical exposures and more.

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4 Key Takeaways from a New White House Report on Children’s Health

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What the Report Says (and Doesn’t Say) About Pesticides and Health

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. standing during a Senate hearing. — Haiyun Jiang for The New York Times

Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Dismantling Education Department

The order issued by a federal judge in Boston also directs officials to reinstate thousands of fired employees.

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Treasury Department to Wind Down Production of the Penny

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A federal judge ordered the Education Department on Thursday to reinstate thousands of fired employees. — Rod Lamkey Jr. for The New York Times

Trump Administration Wrongly Impounded Infrastructure Aid, Watchdog Finds

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A report by the Government Accountability Office may portend a high-stakes legal showdown with President Trump over the future of federal spending powers.

Winners of an ‘Exclusive Invitation’ to Dine With Trump Will Gather Tonight

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A white building and waterfall on a grassy hillside at Trump National Golf Club.

Trump Has Cut Science Funding to Its Lowest Level in Decades

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Life on TikTok Gave Him the Illusion of Love and a Sad, Brutal End

Sam Nordquist was an ebullient trans man who longed for love and fame. He flew halfway across the country to be with a woman he fell for online.

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A portrait of Sam Nordquist, wearing a white T-shirt and a brown cap, standing in front of a rocky stream. — New York State Police, via Associated Press

Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered Cars

In 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.

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Cars drive along a winding highway in California. — Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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South Africa Collides Head-On With Trump’s Claims of White Victimhood

In a bruising Oval Office meeting, the visitors’ plan to keep President Trump from focusing on false accusations of white genocide backfired spectacularly.

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Who Is Julius Malema, the South African Politician in the White House Video?

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President Trump and delegation of visiting officials in the Oval Office. — Eric Lee/The New York Times

Mahmoud Khalil Meets With Infant Son Before Immigration Hearing

The activist, who has been detained in Louisiana for two months, was allowed to meet privately with his wife and baby. He is fighting deportation.

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Dr. Noor Abdalla, who is wearing a hijab, holds a baby and a small Palestinian flag. — Angelina Katsanis/Reuters

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Kid Cudi Recalls His Porsche Being Torched in Sean Combs Trial

The rapper testified about the chaotic aftermath of Mr. Combs discovering his relationship with Casandra Ventura.

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Kim Jong-un Vents Fury After Botched Launch of North Korean Destroyer

North Korea’s attempt to launch its second navy destroyer in a month failed, dealing an embarrassment for its leader, who called it a criminal act.

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An aerial view of a military ship sitting on a dock. — Maxar Technologies, via Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Alberta Stands Apart in Canada. Now It Plans a Long-Shot Bid to Secede.

The country is just emerging from a period of political turmoil. But now Alberta, a conservative Western province, is planning a referendum to break away.

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Paulette McCulloch standing for a portrait outside a rural home and next to an R.V. with a flag depicting a red maple leaf and stars and stripes. — Amber Bracken for The New York Times

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How Groupthink Protected Biden and Re-elected Trump

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The Man Who Knew When to Step Down

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The Old Man and the iPhone

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The ICE Raids in Nashville Aren’t About Public Safety

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Small Jet Crashes in San Diego, Killing at Least 2, Officials Say

The fiery crash of the Cessna Citation jet also injured eight people on the ground and damaged 10 homes in the Tierrasanta neighborhood.

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NOAA Predicts ‘Above Average’ Hurricane Season

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season.

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Aid Deliveries Begin to Reach Gazans After Days of Delays

The U.N. said about 90 truckloads of supplies had begun to arrive in the territory. It was the first significant influx after a two-month Israeli blockade.

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Ukraine Fires Hundreds of Drones at Russia, Moscow Says

One of the biggest barrages of the war targeted 10 Russian regions, including Moscow, according to the Ministry of Defense.

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